Catch “Atlanta Eats” Filming at Marlow’s Tavern Brookhaven March 8

TV dinner? Hardly! On Thursday, March 8, Marlow’s Tavern Brookhaven guests may, however, spot the crew from “Atlanta Eats” filming a “Marlow’s Tell-All” kitchen inspiration segment at the neighborly restaurant and watering hole. The crew will film executive chef, CEO and co-founder John C. Metz cooking three dishes in the kitchen from 2-3 p.m. then move on to craft cocktails at the bar before capturing chef interviews about dishes and drinks and wrapping up the photo session at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance won't go home hungry. Marlow's will provide complimentary snacks to those who are there. Score!

Lights, Camera, Action – Watch Aria on “Atlanta Eats” Feb. 24

From the heart of Buckhead to the local small screen, tune into Peachtree TV this Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 4 at 10:30 a.m. to see Aria on “Atlanta Eats.” Chef/owner Gerry Klaskala shows off his seasonal daily specialties to the Atlanta Eats crew, while pastry chef Kathryn King wows with dessert classics like lemon pound cake and assorted sorbets. Pop open a bottle of bubby after being inspired by general manager and head sommelier Andrés Loaiza and get ready to make your reservation to Aria soon.

What’s New on Pinterest: Rave-Worthy Ravioli

Pillow talk time. In this case, we’re referring to plump pillows of Rave-Worthy Ravioli, yielding cold weather comfort in appetizers, mainstays, salads and even desserts like Nutella ravioli or chocolate ravioli with white chocolate mascarpone. Earn “oohs” and “aahs” over red beet ravioli with spinach and goat cheese, short rib ravioli, flower-shaped ravioli and homemade pesto, ricotta and mozzarella ravioli. Wonton wrappers hug fillings for pear and Gorgonzola ravioli with walnuts and rosemary butter. Ravioli lasagna and spinach artichoke ravioli bake are fast crowd pleasers. Paleo dieters, try folding thin slices of squash around a chicken, spinach and mascarpone filling and serving with caulif-redo sauce. Change out the usual game table cheese sticks with baked, toasted ravioli to dunk in hot pizza sauce or say “ole!” to nacho chicken ravioli.

AmericasMart Market Goers, Take a Break and Relax at Ray’s in the City

Perusing all the new merchandise at the AmericasMart Atlanta January market is so exhilarating. The buying, writing orders and chatting up a storm…followed by an aching desire to plop down, sip a cocktail and savor every morsel of an exquisite meal served by pampering staff. Nirvana awaits at Ray’s in the City, a mere one-minute walk on Peachtree, right around the corner from AmericasMart. If the midday schedule allows, pop in for a sustaining lunch encompassing hot soup du jour, seafood gumbo or high-power signature salads ($11-$26); strong handhelds like the salmon BLT, crabcake sandwich or hickory BBQ bacon burger ($14-$17); and Ray’s specialties such as steak frites, crispy shrimp and grits or the chef’s seasonally inspired pasta ($16-$33). Evenings, exit the showroom and unwind to the sounds of live music in the lounge from 6-10 p.m. and Atlanta’s best downtown dining. Share starters of steamed mussels, Ray’s blue cheese chips or “New Orleans” BBQ shrimp, crispy Point Judith calamari with sweet peppers and San Marzano tomato marinara, fresh cold-water oysters or the hot appetizer platter for four to six guests ($13-$70). Recharge over signature salads and entrées including Springer Mountain Farms chicken, salmon Oscar, Parmesan scallops and sun corn roasted trout. Ray’s is renowned for hand-cut steaks and chops featuring aged beef in filet mignon (eight- and 12-ounce cuts), New York strip, Delmonico rib-eye and tenderloin steak frites. Gluten-free options please those watching their diets. A classic cocktail, glass of wine or craft brew will erase any day-end tensions. In town over the weekend? Leave the hotel room behind to enjoy brunch on Saturday and Sunday or ”Wine” Down in the City with half-price bottles of wine on Sundays from 12:30 p.m. until close. To make reservations, call 404-524-9224.

What’s New on Pinterest; Christmas Cravings

What’s on your Christmas Cravings list? Ideas for last-minute homemade gifts? Jars of easy apple butter and cinnamon honey butter to the rescue. Family fun, kitchen-y Christmas crafts? Make a forest of chocolate-covered strawberry Christmas trees populated by Oreo cookie snowmen lollipops. Need novel ideas to brighten the Christmas buffet? Turn out red and green deviled eggs with a holiday twist, caprese appetizers, a savory pull-apart Christmas tree loaf or create a red velvet pancake-making station. And what about crave-ables for the chefs and hosts on your list? Browse a satisfying array of gifts, small and grand, such as a cupcake-shaped timer or cute man-overboard Lid Sid stocking stuffer, the ultimate oyster knife, foodie subscriptions and cookbooks, recipe art, deluxe stand mixers, a wine lover’s care package and loads more.

Let the Reindeer Graze and Head to these Atlanta Restaurants for Christmas Eve Dining

Welcome Christmas by sharing brunch, lunch or dinner with loved ones on Christmas Eve. Atlanta restaurants provide welcome respite amid the last-minute shopping frenzy and festive feasting before or after Christmas Eve services. Santa’s helpers will appreciate the “no assembly required” aspect of dining out before settling in with instruction manuals. “Yule” have to check our list to see which jolly restaurant will serve dinner on Christmas Day.

Multiple Locations
Jingle all the way to Henri's Bakery & Cafe's Westside location on Christmas Eve. While the newest outpost is open from from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., sister locations in Buckhead and Sandy Springs will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Both locations of HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern will be open during regular hours on Christmas Eve, welcoming guests with tavern fare with a Southern flair. The Brookhaven location will be closed on Christmas Day but the Midtown location will open at 3 p.m., serving up a limited menu of burgers, pizzas and wings. 

Celebrating the holidays with Ray’s Restaurants is an Atlanta holiday tradition, and reservations are recommended. All three restaurants will be open on Christmas Eve offering an a la carte dinner menu from 5-9 p.m. While Ray’s in the Citywill be closed during brunch and lunch hours Christmas Eve, it’s a perfect place to sit down for dinner when downtown for a Christmas Eve service or other festivities. Ray’s on the River will serve a brunch buffet from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. priced at $45.95/adult, $22.95/child on Dec. 24. Welcome Christmas Eve at Ray’s at Killer Creek and enjoy a brunch buffet from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. for $42.95/adult, $21.95/child. The Ray’s trio will be closed on Christmas Day so staff can spend the holiday with family.

These Southern Proper Hospitality restaurants will follow their regular opening hour schedules and offer menu specials on Christmas Eve: The Big Ketch - Canton Street, Milton’s Cuisine + Cocktails and Gypsy Kitchen. On Dec. 24, pop into The Southern Gentleman for lunchtime comfort and joy -- delicious bites, beer or bourbon -- when shopping for that last gift at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta.

Feliz Navidad! Santa loves tacos. Luckily, Tin Lizzy's Cantina locations in Buckhead, Grant Park, Perimeter, Kennesaw, East Cobb and Augusta will be open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Dec. 24 so the jolly elf can take in some tacos before his flight. (Better watch the margaritas, Santa.)


Midtown and Around

In Midtown, 5Church will be open and offering its regular menus on Christmas Eve. Enjoy favorites from executive chef Scotley Innis like short rib pappardelle ($28), rabbit pot pie ($21) and truffle mushroom risotto ($18).

Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland hosts a special Christmas Eve brunch on Dec. 24 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and will close at 6 p.m. The merry brunch menu includes breakfast egg rolls ($8), country ham, grits and red-eye gravy ($14) and eggnog pancakes with bacon or pesto chicken sausage ($12). They promise “special gifts for all of the good boys and girls.” On Christmas Eve, all customers will have an opportunity to win a $50 Atkins Park gift card. Atkins Park is the neighborly place to be on Christmas Day, opening at 6 p.m. and offering plenty of holiday fixings: Big Green Egg smoked turkey breast with caramelized apple and sage stuffing and cider gravy, braised pork shoulder, roasted root veggies with bourbon glaze, green bean casserole, crispy onions and roasted mushrooms, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, cranberry Grand Marnier compote, sweet potato biscuits, Southern pecan pie and eggnog cheesecake. $30 adults, $18 for young adults and $10 for ages 10 and under. Reservations recommended.

On Christmas Eve day or night, gather friends for tapas, craft cocktails and Spanish specialties around communal tables at Bulla Gastrobar in Midtown, which will follow its regular hours on Dec. 24.

HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern in Midtown and Brookhaven will honor their regular business hours on Christmas Eve for yuletide greetings and eatings then close for Christmas Day.

Revival, chef Kevin Gillespie’s Decatur restaurant, will serve beloved Southern brunch specialties on Christmas Eve from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. As is its custom, the restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Count Gunshow out on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; the Glenwood Park restaurant will be closed Sunday and Monday as usual, reopening Tuesday and serving dinner from 6-9 p.m.


Buckhead and Sandy Springs

Glitzy American Cut in The Shops Buckhead Atlanta will be open on Christmas Eve until 10 p.m. Dinner service begins at 5:30 with the last seating at 8:30 p.m. Head home for a celebratory nightcap as The Regent Cocktail Club will be closed on Christmas Eve.

Cherish an elegant Christmas Eve dinner at Aria. Chef Gerry Klaskala’s acclaimed Buckhead restaurant is usually closed on Sundays so this is an especially sweet opportunity to celebrate this special night.

Rein in the busyness preceding Christmas Eve and be present in calm, exquisite moments at Umi. The celebrity-favored Buckhead sushi restaurant, normally closed on Sundays, will be open for dinner service on Christmas Eve for the first time this year.

Incentive to complete the gift wrapping and stocking stuffing early: Johnny's Hideaway plays jolly jingles and dance tunes well past midnight on Christmas Eve, staying open until 2 a.m. (Hear that, Santa?) The Buckhead hideaway will be closed Christmas Day and night. Psst. Word’s out they’re having a holiday party on Thursday, Dec. 21, so finish that shopping and tootle on over.

Food 101 American Kitchen & Bar in Sandy Springs sustains Santa’s helpers with Christmas Eve brunch and dinner options. Peruse the regular brunch menu from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. From 5:30-9 p.m., savor a special limited dinner menu featuring starters such as “New England-style” smoked haddock chowder, Blue Point oysters stuffed with smoked bacon and kale and braised beef short rib petite Wellingtons with red wine demi-glace ($9-$16). Chef Ron Eyester’s main plates that night include pan-roasted Florida grouper with eggplant purée, haricot vert and tomato jus; crab-stuffed lobster tail with asparagus gratin, new potatoes and hollandaise; smoked chicken risotto with wild mushrooms, herbs and foie gras jus; seared tuna with braised white beans, fennel and olive jus; Santa’s burger with Kobe beef, St. Andres cheese, balsamic onion relish, baby arugula and foie gras mayo; and braised beef short rib with creamed kale, grained mustard and whipped potatoes ($24-$32). Closed Christmas Day.

Outside the Perimeter

Come Christmas Eve in East Cobb, dine on chef-driven seasonal specialties at Seed Kitchen & Bar or go coastal for the “Best Seafood in Atlanta” per the AJC at Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar. Both of chef/owner Doug Turbush’s restaurants will be open for dinner as usual on Christmas Eve.

Not Your Usual TV Dinner – “Atlanta Eats” Films at Aria Nov. 8

Early birds may get a chance to be seen out on the dining scene when  “Atlanta Eats”  films a segment at Aria on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The Atlanta Eats crew will slide in toward the beginning of dinner service, around 5:30 p.m. Wonder what seasonal, daily specialties Aria owner and executive chef Gerry Klaskala will create for the camera? Which desserts will Aria pastry chef Kathryn King prepare to wow diners? Perhaps warm chocolate cheesecake, Georgia Fuji apple upside-down cake or vanilla panna cotta with rabbiteye blueberry compote. Surely Aria general manager and head sommelier (a.k.a. the wine guru) Andres Loaiza will pop in and maybe show off the Aria wine cellar. Ah, lucky hosts, sneaking in bites of Aria delights -- all in a day’s work. Reserve your table now for the lights, camera and action using Aria’s new reservation system, Reserve.

Atlanta Restaurants Salute Memorial Day Weekend

Celebrate Memorial Day with ceremonies and salutes honoring our armed forces. Lighter traffic. Fewer lines. More brunch time. All-American restaurant specials, dance parties and live music abounding. Exploring Atlanta and nearby cities like Roswell over the Memorial Day weekend has its own set of perks. Remember to throw your flip-flops, sunscreen and dancing slippers in your car!

Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland serves its mouthwatering brunch menu all weekend long and on Monday featuring all-American classics such as the fried chicken pancake sandwich, short rib and eggs, fried green tomato Benedict, numerous skillets and even avocado toast from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

It’s not every Monday you can enjoy a relaxing brunch, so why not go for it? HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern will offer its regular brunch menu on Saturday, Sunday AND Monday from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. HOBNOB also is one of the closest places to catch a bite when heading to the Atlanta Jazz Festival at Piedmont Park over Memorial Day weekend.

Johnny’s Hideaway boogies into the unofficial start of summer with a pre-Memorial Day party on Sunday, May 28. Dance to the music of the Cold Draft Beer band and DJ Spin. Want to stay out late? Johnny’s hours accommodate.

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend and National Burger Day (May 28) wiping burger juice off your chin -- the result of biting into the Royale with Cheese, a classic tavern burger, available at your favorite Marlow’s Tavern locations. Wagyu beef is seared perfectly and stacked with American cheese and dill pickle on a buttery sesame brioche bun. Open on Memorial Day. Check website for location hours.

There’s a whole lotta Whole Hog Hootenanny going on at Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails from 12-2 p.m. on Monday, May 29. Pile plates with pulled pork, ribs, smoked chicken, sides and sweets at this all-you-care-to-eat shindig going hog wild on Milton’s Acre along with a cash bar, live music and games to please all ages. Tickets are $30/adult and $15 ages 12 and under. Buy tickets and read details here.

Enjoy an all-American meal of steaks, seafood and signature dishes at all three Ray’s Restaurants over the holiday weekend. On Memorial Day, May 29, Ray’s in the City, Ray’s on the River and Ray’s at Killer Creek will offer all veterans and active military a 20 percent discount.

Roswell Remembers Memorial Day, May 29 at the Roswell City Hall complex, reminds visitors why we cherish this special day honoring those who have served our nation in the armed forces. Visit ExploreRoswell.com to find out what’s going on in the historic city then plan a Roswell staycation over the holiday weekend or on down the road.

Smokebelly BBQ tickles ribs with four days of Red, White & Q festivities over the dates of May 26-29. Drink specials span the weekend, including $5 mules, $5 Tito’s drinks and $3 Bud Light and Miller drafts. Live music plays Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m.-midnight and Sunday from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday brunch kicks things up a notch with a bloody mary bar and bottomless mimosas from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Smokebelly empowers Memorial Day gatherings with to-go packages. Dog-friendly patio! Call 404-848-9100 for more information. Open Memorial Day from 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Atlanta’s closest beach is only a few miles away. The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill -- Buckhead or Canton Street -- primes for summer with live music, cold drinks and seafood dishes galore throughout the Memorial Day weekend. Stay cool on flip-flop-approved covered decks or within air-conditioned interiors. 

Midtown Takorea & Ssam Bar Takes the City by Storm with Atlanta Eats Episode Airing May 20 and 28

Tune in this weekend to see Midtown Takorea & Ssam Bar featured on an episode of Atlanta Eats! Hear from the masters of Mexican and Korean street eats as they share a behind-the-scenes look at one of Midtown's coolest restaurants. The episode will air on Peachtree TV (WPCH) on Saturday, May 20 from 7-8 p.m. and again on Sunday, May 28 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Set your DVR or iPhone alarm because you won't want to miss this!

TV Dinner? Join “Atlanta Eats” at Rize in Poncey-Highland on Jan. 4

Psst. ”Atlanta Eats” is dropping into Rize Artisan Pizza + Salads in Poncey-Highland on Wednesday, Jan. 4 to film an upcoming episode, cueing you to rise to the occasion and drop in for dinner. From 5-7 p.m. that evening, guests will receive a free small plate with the purchase of any entrée. How’s that for a spin on the whole watching TV while eating dinner scenario? Plus, Rize loads its menu with pleasing dishes for a wide range of appetites with signature and custom pizzas ($9.50-$13.50); salads in full and half portions ($7-11); delectable seafood, meaty and vegetable-rich pastas ($10); small plates ($7); and flatbreads ($8). The kids menu offers pizza, pasta and hummus plates that thrill youngsters and include a beverage and scoop of gelato ($7.50). Craft beers, wines by the glass and handcrafted sangrias up the ante for adults while teas, lemonade and craft sodas quench thirsts for guests of all ages.

Gerry Klaskala Cooks, Entertains Guests at “Atlanta Eats” Inside the Chef's Studio in the Sub-Zero and Wolf Showroom on August 31

Thirty-five guests will savor a heaping helping of stories, a chef’s demo, four-course dinner and great wines with Atlanta’s own legendary chef Gerry Klaskala at Inside the Chef's Studio, presented by Oxygen Financial, on Wednesday, August 31. Aria chef/owner Klaskala and “Atlanta Eats” host Steak Shapiro will spill some stories of life in the restaurant field during the 6:30-9 p.m. event taking place in one of Atlanta’s coolest kitchens, the Sub-Zero and Wolf Showroom in Buckhead. Tickets, $175 per person (plus online service fee), are available on FreshTix. Price includes complimentary valet, wine, beer, four-course meal and cooking demo. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Atlanta Community Food Bank. 

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Prep for watching Tin Lizzy Cantina’s stint on “Atlanta Eats” by studying up on the television show’s AtlantaEatsTV Instagram page, guaranteed to make you hunger for more!

Tin Lizzy’s Cantina Sizzles on “Atlanta Eats” August 16

Tacos at Tin Lizzy’s Cantina are as irresistible on television as they are up close and personal. See for yourself when “Atlanta Eats” “holas” up at Tin Lizzy’s for the August 16 episode. Steak Shapiro hosts the entertaining weekly roundup of noshes and what’s new at Atlanta restaurants every Saturday and Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. on Peachtree TV. Tin Lizzy’s 10 locations, nine in Atlanta and one in Augusta, open at 11 a.m. daily, so when the show’s over, head on over! Follow “Atlanta Eats” on Facebook and Twitter to stay in the know. 

Chef Kevin Rathbun and Linton Hopkins Bring Heat to the Kitchen at Atlanta Eats Live! Showdown

Move over, Jagger, chef rock stardom has taken the world by storm. Culinary connoisseurs are craving for open kitchens, TV shows, destination dining and "best of" events, to name a few. Groupies turned foodies, everyone is eating up seasonal creations and intoxicating libations. Bringing flavor to the city, Atlanta Eats Live! hosts 30 iconic Atlanta restaurants, entertainment and renowned chefs at Alpharetta's Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on Sunday, October 6 from 5-10 p.m. The colossal event honors Kevin Rathbun and Linton Hopkins for their contribution and commitment to the culinary community both near and far. "Atlanta Eats" television show host Steak Shapiro and WGST "Atlanta Eats" radio show host Mara Davis come together for a chef showdown between Rathbun and Hopkins. The heat is on in the kitchen as the two rock stars compete during the live entertainment lineup of cooking demos, chef karaoke and music from the all-chef band Five Bone Rack. Article 14, Lure, No. 246, The Optimist, Ray's on the Creek will have the drinks flowing for an over-21 audience. Tickets are $125 per person; includes all food, beverages and entertainment. Come have fun and know that your eating and drinking efforts benefit Staplehouse - The Giving Kitchen.

Jam with Celebrity Chef Rock Stars at Atlanta Eats Live Plus More in this Week's Dish

Hot off the grill, Marlow’s Tavern shares the “Get Up in Our Grill” winner’s Philly Cheesesteak Bracciole recipe. Perfect for tailgating and fall feasts, no matter what team fans root for, they’ll all be cheering for you. Grill-master not your title? Let someone else do it for you. Atlanta Eats Live! brings rock star chefs, entertainment and 30 iconic Atlanta restaurants to Alpharetta’s Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on Sunday, October 6 from 5-10 p.m. We’re serving up best of both worlds to ensure your culinary craving is met in this week’s Dish. 

Atlanta Eats Chomps its Way to No. 246 in Decatur

Photo by Andrew Thomas Lee

The cool thing about the new CBS local-eater show "Atlanta Eats" is that we can watch it and try out the restaurants because they are right here in our city. This Saturday's "Atlanta Eats" chows down on Decatur's No. 246 at noon. You know the chefs involved:  Owner/Chef Ford Fry and Co-owner/Executive Chef Drew Belline. Will show host Steak Shapiro step out back for some Ping-Pong on the patio?  We wouldn't put it past him. The show will surely leave you salivating. Thankfully, No. 246 serves its Italian-inspired and locally driven menu at lunch daily from noon until 3 p.m. and dinner beginning at 5 p.m. each night. Click this link or call 678-399-8246 to make your reservation.

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Steak Shapiro tweets (@AtlantaEatsCBS) food and restaurant action, promos and food facts, and he has quite a few celebrity foodie/chef followers. One tweet to note: starting October 20, AtlantaEats hits CBS and Peachtree TV as a 30-minute food, entertainment and social media show.